Gordon's arrival is different, a team source said.
"Ben agreed to come here knowing he would come off the bench," the source said. "That makes it completely different than Iverson coming here ... Gordon is choosing to come here and play the super sub role."

I think Dumars has big hopes for AA. His 15 minutes a game of pesky defense, and acceptable shooting is only going to get more solid if we trade rip. He will be a very serviceable backup as he gets more comfortable with the roll. I was so impressed with his calmness hitting all of those 4th quarter free-throws last year. He is why we can trade Rip now.

I think Dumars has big hopes for AA. His 15 minutes a game of pesky defense, and acceptable shooting is only going to get more solid if we trade rip. He will be a very serviceable backup as he gets more comfortable with the roll. I was so impressed with his calmness hitting all of those 4th quarter free-throws last year. He is why we can trade Rip now.

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Totally good post. AA will not develop as long as Rip is here. No way would I include AA in a trade. (unless it is for somebody who is really jaw-dropping or Shane Battier.

I know Joe is not done yet and there is still speculation out there, but we have other options out there to ponder. We could always move Rip to the 3 and swap Tay for a center.... naw not enough balls for Stuck, Rip and BG, plus we would be to small.....

I know Joe is not done yet and there is still speculation out there, but we have other options out there to ponder. We could always move Rip to the 3 and swap Tay for a center.... naw not enough balls for Stuck, Rip and BG, plus we would be to small.....